- Test debut v South Africa at Johannesburg - March 1994.
- ODI debut v England at Manchester - May 1993.
- Tall, powerful left-handed batsman who forged a prolific opening partnership with Justin Langer over a number of years.
- Hit 549 runs on 2000-01 tour of India, an Australian record for a three-Test series.
- Broke Bob Simpson's Australian record for most Test runs in a calendar year in 2001.
- Hit 380 against Zimbabwe at Perth in 2003, briefly borrowing the Test-record score from Brian Lara.
- Smashed 181 off 166 balls against New Zealand in the final match of the Chappell-Hadlee Series in early 2007, after winning back his place in the one-day side.
- Went on to score 659 runs at the 2007 World Cup - the most in the tournament - as Australia clinched a third straight title.
- Struggled with an Achilles injury in 2008, and failed to regain form on his return.
- Retired from international cricket in January 2009 after an incredible 17-year career, but continued to enjoy success in the Indian Premier League.June 2009